New Zealand'Limited consultation and transparency': Hapū voice anger over trust's dealings with sandmining coDr Mere Kepa says the trust discussed financial incentives with McCallum Bros.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s too expensive’: Pensioners ditch kerbside recycling in Mid NorthSome Kerikeri pensioners say a $91 yearly fee is too steep for recycling.22 Oct 04:30 AM
Rugby'Gentle giant with a big heart': Former Fiji, Super Rugby and NPC powerhouse dies unexpectedlyThe 58-year-old played 49 games for Fiji and featured in two NZ Super Rugby sides.22 Oct 03:04 AM
Politics'All performative': Te Pāti Māori scolded for 'dumbest' bill burning at Parliament amid high windsSpeaker Gerry Brownlee believes the act was the 'dumbest thing you could possibly do'.22 Oct 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Our sincere condolences': Rāhui after death at Northland bayPolice were made aware that a person was deceased around 4.30pm.21 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandMeasles likely spreading in community, health officials warnFour cases of the illness, including in two children, have been confirmed this week. 21 Oct 10:23 PM
New Zealand‘A timely reminder’: Investigator on cause of Whangārei Hospital car fireFire investigator Jason Goffin says a hot exhaust likely sparked the damaging blaze.21 Oct 10:19 PM
CrimeDeath of person in downtown Whangārei not suspiciousPart of the city was closed while police conducted an investigation.21 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandVideo shows aftermath of hospital car blazeAftermath after 30 vehicles were damaged by fire in a Whangārei Hospital carpark. Video / Ruth NgaropoWatch21 Oct 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Parliament’s barefoot speech may have been misreadOPINION: Parliament is still trying to reconcile colonial etiquette with cultural reality.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely a massive deal’: $51.5m Kaikohe housing plan unveiledThe project aims to deliver 100 affordable rental homes by mid-2027.21 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuProtesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beachesDavid Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.21 Oct 05:58 AM
New Zealand‘Her smile will forever be locked in my mind’: Family’s heartbreak after toddler's deathHer parents say the nearly 2-year-old was bright, curious and full of love.21 Oct 04:38 AM
New ZealandCause of Whangārei Hospital carpark inferno that damaged 27 cars under investigation'Initial reports were of ignition of grass in a carpark by a vehicle’s exhaust.'21 Oct 04:21 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
Travel5 Best things to do in KerikeriThe Old Packhouse Market offers fresh produce, live music and night events.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew measles case confirmed in Auckland linked to overseas travelThe latest case was separate from the recent cases in Northland and Queenstown.20 Oct 05:12 AM
New ZealandClose call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral lossThe contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.20 Oct 05:02 AM
Politics'I am still your MP': Te Pāti Māori MP breaks silence on overspend allegations The allegations were prompted by a release of documents by Kapa-Kingi's own party.20 Oct 02:44 AM
New ZealandDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognitionWhangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.19 Oct 05:23 PM
Crime‘You chose violence’: Life sentence for woman who killed cousin in jealous rageSaralee Moke died from multiple stab wounds at Houhora Heads Holiday Park in April 2024.19 Oct 04:00 AM
TravelReading retreats might be the next big travel trend. Here's how to plan yoursEverything you need to know about organising a bookish getaway yourself. 18 Oct 06:58 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: NZ's 19 Michelin-level hotels, luxury giveaways, rose festivals and moreKeep up with travel this week.18 Oct 06:15 PM
New Zealand'Otherwise we are complicit': Partner of fatal dog attack victim urges public to speak upPensioner had 'very accepting nature' but complacency about mate's dogs proved fatal.18 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew rules aim to cut forestry deaths after grim 2024 safety recordWorkSafe released the code in August after consulting with stakeholders. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMicrochip miracle: Cat missing for 11 months found nearly 100km from home Willow vanished from Wellsford nearly a year ago before resurfacing in Dargaville.18 Oct 08:27 AM
Crime'Dogs will be dogs attitude won't do': Owner jailed after mate mauled to death by hungry pets'I hate the way in which he was taken,' Neville Thomson's grieving son. 17 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘The work now begins’: Couper takes Whangārei’s top job after election winVince Cocurullo exits after 12 years on council and one term as mayor.17 Oct 07:34 AM
New Zealand‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin resultFinal count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.17 Oct 07:10 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
CrimeNorthland leader admits assaulting two women in Whangārei incidentThe person who admitted the two charges cannot be named, for now.16 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandKaipara council backs mayor’s complaint over how election was runŌtamatea councillor Mark Vincent walked out, calling the meeting a farce.16 Oct 10:34 PM
New Zealand‘Enough is enough’: Firefighters strike nationwide, warnings of serious delaysAbout 2000 firefighters walked off the job for an hour from midday.16 Oct 08:23 PM
